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The Conference League has reached the final stage of qualifications, the playoffs. Tonight, the first leg matches of the last round of the third European club competition will take place, determining the teams that will advance to the group stage.
There are 48 teams involved, with two matches already played, seeing Vitoria Guimaraes defeat Mostar 3-0 and Noah win 3-0 against Ruzomberok.
Also playing tonight is Raffaele Palladino's Fiorentina, which, after reaching the final for two consecutive editions, is aiming to finally lift the trophy. To do so, they must overcome the challenge of Puskas Academia.
Enzo Maresca's Chelsea is also participating in this playoff round. It seems strange that a wealthy club like the London side is competing "only" in the Conference League, where tonight they will host Switzerland’s Servette.
Interesting matches are set in Belgrade, where Partizan will face Gent, with the Belgian side favored over the Serbians, and in Lens, where the Giallorossi will play against Panathinaikos.
Another match to watch is Wisla Krakow against Cercle Brugge, with the latter favored but playing in one of the hottest stadiums in Europe.
Several Scandinavian teams will also take the field. The Swedes from Hacken face Heidenheim, Copenhagen meets Kilmarnock, Vikingur takes on Santa Coloma, Brann faces Astana, Djurgarden goes against Maribor, and Klaksvik plays HJK.
Also noteworthy is Manuel Pellegrini's Real Betis, playing away against Ukraine’s Kryvbas and San Gallo against Trabzonspor.
